The 34-year-old is deliberating over whether to stay at Anfield after being offered a new deal two weeks ago.

And Rodgers confirms the ball is firmly in the midfielder's court.

He said: "At this moment in time that is where it is at. Everything Steven has done here, the 16 years he has been in the first team, show he deserves the utmost respect and he should be given time to consider that."

Some fans unfurled a banner that read: "Arsene. Thanks for the memories but it's time to say goodbye!" after the 1-0 win over West Brom.

But Wenger was in bullish mood and said: "I’d like you to live with me and see, for seven days, what work we produce, and you will see that it’s total commitment. I do what I love, but I do it with honesty."